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Founder Real TalkOur Most Limited Resource Is Energy — David McCombie on M&A and Founder Wisdom | Ep. 60Welcome to Founder Real Talk, a podcast for founders, by founders. We explore the real journey of building and growing a company. Each episode, we go beyond the highlight reel to unpack the strategies, decisions, and hard lessons that shaped successful businesses, revealing the good, the bad, and the ugly behind the growth.This week, Josh sits down with David McCombie, founder and CEO of McCombie Group, an investment bank and advisory firm that helps mid-market founders build, fund, and sell their businesses. David pushes back hard on "unicorn pressure" — the idea that a s...
2026-09-0438 min
The Inside EdgeOnward: The Human Side of Selling Your BusinessGhislain Gouraige, CEPA® speaks with David McCombie — boutique investment banker, advisor to middle-market entrepreneurs and author of Selling Your Business With Confidence. In this conversation, David shares thoughtful and practical insights into the realities of preparing for and navigating a business sale. Drawing from his experience advising founders and investors, he discusses why a successful exit is about far more than achieving the highest valuation. The episode explores the importance of preparation, choosing the right buyer, managing the emotional side of a transition and building a business that is both valuable and transferable. David also offe...
2026-05-1438 min
Leaders + Legends PodcastMID-MARKET DEAL MAKING | David McCombie III & Michael CalamarasIn this episode Michael talks with David McCombie. David is an entrepreneur and dealmaker. He is founder and CEO of McCombie Group, an investment banking and M&A advisory firm guiding mid-market businesses to build, fund, and sell. To date, he has successfully closed billions in transactions. Unique amongst advisors, he has successfully led various private equity investments himself.David is author of “Selling Your Business with Confidence” published by Wiley. An ongoing contributor to Forbes regarding middle-market M&A and private equity, he also has been a featured speaker at various private equity conferences and...
2026-04-1047 min
American PotentialFrom a Sandwich Board to the Statehouse: State Representative Tony McCombie’s Journey to LeadershipSometimes, the smallest frustrations can spark the biggest changes. In this episode of American Potential, host David From talks with State Representative Tony McCombie, the first female Republican Leader in the Illinois House of Representatives, about how a dispute over a sandwich board sign outside her small café inspired her to run for office—and ultimately lead her state’s GOP caucus. Rep. McCombie shares her journey from small-town business owner and mayor to becoming one of Illinois’ most influential conservative voices. She opens up about learning from early political defeats, championing small-town values in Springfield, and finding purpose through public...
2025-10-2030 min
American PotentialFrom a Sandwich Board to the Statehouse: State Representative Tony McCombie’s Journey to Leadership
Sometimes, the smallest frustrations can spark the biggest changes. In this episode of American Potential, host David From talks with State Representative Tony McCombie, the first female Republican Leader in the Illinois House of Representatives, about how a dispute over a sandwich board sign outside her small café inspired her to run for office—and ultimately lead her state’s GOP caucus.
Rep. McCombie shares her journey from small-town business owner and mayor to becoming one of Illinois’ most influential conservative voices. She opens up about learning from early political defeats, championing small-town values in Springfield, and finding...
2025-10-2030 minAmerican PotentialFrom a Sandwich Board to the Statehouse: State Representative Tony McCombie’s Journey to Leadership
Sometimes, the smallest frustrations can spark the biggest changes. In this episode of American Potential, host David From talks with State Representative Tony McCombie, the first female Republican Leader in the Illinois House of Representatives, about how a dispute over a sandwich board sign outside her small café inspired her to run for office—and ultimately lead her state’s GOP caucus.
Rep. McCombie shares her journey from small-town business owner and mayor to becoming one of Illinois’ most influential conservative voices. She opens up about learning from early political defeats, championing small-town values in Springfield, and finding...
2025-10-2030 min
The Business Owner's JourneyDavid McCombie: How to Sell Your Business - What Private Equity Knows That You Don’tFull Episode Page: David McCombie: How to Sell Your Business - What Private Equity Knows That You Don’tEpisode Summary Host Nick Berry sits down with David McCombie to reveal what really separates regret-free exits from cautionary tales. David is the author of Selling Your Business with Confidence: A Practical Playbook for Mid-Market Owners, and if you plan to sell your business in the next decade - or just want the option - this conversation is your field manual.Find OutHow prep boosts sale price an...
2025-07-0240 min
The Kraft Your Life Radio Show - live empowered & trusted.The Mistake that Could Kill Your Business Deal | #117Selling your business isn’t just a financial transaction, it’s an emotional journey. In this powerful episode of Craft Your Life Radio, host Matt Kuehlhorn sits down with David McCombie III, an entrepreneur, advisor, and author of Selling Your Business with Confidence. We explore what it really takes to prepare for a successful business exit. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just beginning to think about your exit strategy, this episode is packed with honest insights, practical advice, and powerful reflections on purpose, freedom, and fulfillment.
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2025-05-2843 min
Inside BS ShowWhen Should You Sell Your Business? | 759Are you considering selling your company—or simply looking to boost its value before making an exit? On this episode of The Inside BS Show, we sit down with David McCombie, founder of McCombie Group, M&A strategist, and author of Selling Your Business with Confidence.David brings his expert insight into how mid-sized business owners can position themselves for a successful sale. He explains how to attract serious buyers, negotiate favorable terms, and avoid the common pitfalls that reduce valuation. We also dive into why recurring revenue matters and how teaming up with the ri...
2025-03-2747 min
Strategy at ScalePositioning for the Perfect Exit: David McCombie’s Playbook for Maximizing Business ValueSelling a business is one of the most significant strategic decisions an entrepreneur can make. But how do you ensure that you're maximizing your company's value when it's time to exit? David McCombie, founder of McCombie Group and author of Selling Your Business with Confidence: A Practical Playbook for Mid-Market Owners, has spent the last 15 years advising business owners on structuring deals, navigating M&A, and ensuring they sell on their own terms.David’s journey—from lawyer to McKinsey consultant to investment banker—has given him a unique perspective on business valuation, privat...
2025-03-1148 min
Unlock This Award-Winning Full Audiobook — Perfect On A Rainy Day.Selling Your Business with Confidence by David W. McCombie IIIPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/40630to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Selling Your Business with Confidence
Author: David W. McCombie III
Narrator: Joel Richards
Format: mp3
Length: 9 hrs and 2 mins
Release date: 11-12-24
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Corporate & Public Finance
Publisher's Summary:
In Selling Your Business with Confidence: A Practical Playbook for Mid-Market Owners, veteran M&A advisor David McCombie delivers an insider's guide to navigating the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) sales process. In plain English, this book covers every essential topic for owners considering the sale of their business. Listeners will fully understand the process, the...
2024-11-129h 02
The Happy Customer Channel with Dan ArriolaEP. 62 - David W. McCombie, III | The Art of the DealJoin us as David shares his invaluable expertise on growing, improving, and selling companies within the middle-market sector. With years of experience as a business consultant and strategic advisor, David offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to scale businesses, prepare them for sale, and maximize their value.
2024-11-0744 min
DSC Campfires with Larry WeishuhnField Testing with Brian McCombieToday Larry visits with Brian McCombie. Brian is the Field Editor for the NRA's American Hunter, and writes articles about hunting and guns and gear for American Hunter. He is also a contributing editor for SHOT Business, and writes for a number of online pubs: American Hunter and American Rifleman, GunsAmerica Digest, and Range365.com, among others. Larry and Brian have returned to the Hargrove Ranch where they are joined by Craig and David Archer to discuss hunting White Tail and Mule Deer, as well as a few reviews from Brian’s recent field tests. Lear...
2021-01-0554 min
Tamarind Learning PodcastsPrivate Equity Perils and PearlsTamarind Learning Podcast Guest David McCombie III is Founder and CEO of The McCombie Group.
2020-12-1818 min